THE SCIENCE OF

EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCE



YOUR MASTERCLASS WORKBOOK

WITH STEVEN KOTLER

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 WELCOME TO YOUR MASTERCLASS WORKBOOK
5 Tips to Get the Most Out of This Masterclass


1. Print this workbook before the Masterclass so you can take notes as you
listen. You can also download and type directly in the workbook to save paper. 


2. Review the contents of this workbook before the Masterclass so you know
what to expect, and you can best set aside private time before, during, and
after the Masterclass to complete the activities.



3. You can pause the Masterclass video to take notes or fill in the blanks by
clicking on the video screen.



4. Think of how you can quickly implement the secrets revealed in this session
to instil the Habit of Ferocity in your life. 


5. During the Masterclass, use the dedicated space on the right column to
write down ALL interesting new ideas and inspirations you get while listening -
that way you won’t lose the most relevant information to you.

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 WHAT TO EXPECT
Table of Contents

1. PRE-MASTERCLASS EXERCISE ………………………………………..………… 4


• Set your intentions before the Masterclass.

2. SELF-ASSESSMENT QUIZ …………………………………………………..……….5

• Assess your current performance levels with this self-assessment.

3. THE SCIENCE OF EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCE……………….6-8

• Section 1: The Habit of Ferocity


• Section 2: Strategies to Achieve the Habit of Ferocity

4. TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE ……………………………………………………….…..9


• Solidify your learning after the Masterclass by completing a quiz.

5. REFLECTION …………………………………………………….…………………..……10


• The right question can spur your unconscious mind to feed you the right
answers.

6. TESTIMONIALS ………………………………………….…………………………11-13


• Read what people are saying about Steven Kotler.


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 1. PRE-MASTERCLASS EXERCISE
Start with Intention

Write down and set your positive intentions here. What are your intentions for
joining this Masterclass? What do you hope to leave with?

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 2. SELF-ASSESSMENT QUIZ
Assess your current performance levels with this self-assessment. How true are
these statements to you?
Rate yourself on these statements on a scale from 1 to 10.
Rate 1-10
(1 - least true; 10 - most true)

1. I always have the clarity of goals and produce the best results.

2. My auto response to challenges is to speed up and fix problems right away.

3. I fully understand ALL motivators that drive my performance.

4. I always perform best in my worst conditions.

5. I know how to train the 6 types of Grit.

6. I have full autonomy over my schedule.

7. I actively follow curiosity and have the clarity of my passions.

Use this space for additional notes.

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3. THE SCIENCE OF EXTRAORDINARY PERFORMANCE
Follow along the Masterclass and fill in the blanks. You can pause the video to write
down your answers or take notes on the right. Click on the video to pause. But
pay attention, because you cannot rewind!

1. The Habit of Ferocity Notes

Peak performance is more about the ___________________________

than skill sets. 

Human beings are hardwired for___________________ ,

___________________ , and ___________________ . 

Achieving greatness requires changing our___________________.

This includes: installing _______________ & automating the hard things. 

Lead performers _______________: motivation, grit and risk-taking.

The Habit of Ferocity lines up all fundamental motivators to

maximize _______________ and ___________ , and automatize them. 

In the path to a life of meaning, ___________________ gets you to the

starting line, ________________________ carries you along the path until

the finishing line.



2. Strategies to Achieve the Habit of Ferocity

Strategy #1: Turning ___________ into ______________

Through passion, _____________, intensity, and _________________

come for free. 

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Action Steps

Notes
Make a list of 25 things you’re _____________ about:

1. 16.

2. 17.

3. 18.

4. 19.

5. 20.

6. 21.

7. 22.

8. 23.

9. 24.

10. 25.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

What are the intersections between those topics?

Living a passion-filled life requires continuous ____________________.

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Strategy #2: The Power of __________________

Our intrinsic motivators are: 

1. ____________________

2. ____________________

3. ____________________

Autonomy is the desire to ____________ our own ship. We pay more attention to what
we _____________ to do.

With Autonomy, you get your ___________________ to work for you, not against you. 

Strategy #3: Be Your ___________ When You're At Your ______________

There are 6 kinds of Grit, all of them need to be ____________________ and each needs to

be _____________ independently

Training yourself to be best when you are at your worst doesn’t make challenges

easier, but it removes _____________.

"You don't rise to the ____________ ,

you sink to the level of your ____________ ."
- Unnamed Navy Seal

Use the space below for any additional notes:

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 4. TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Complete this quiz after the Masterclass to solidify your learning.


1. What are the extrinsic and intrinsic motivators that you know of? What do you need to do
with them to instil the Habit of Ferocity?





2. Why is it very important for us to get clarity of our passions? According to Steven, how can
we find them?



3. What does “the power of autonomy” mean? Why is it considered as one of the core intrinsic
motivators?






4. According to Steven, why do we need to train and automatize grit?





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 5. REFLECTION
The right questions can spur your unconscious mind to feed you the right
answers. So ask yourself… (Use an extra piece of paper if you need to).

1. Imagine: What could you achieve if you could always maximize momentum and
speed, if you could automate the hard things? Think about your biggest dream.

2. How will your life change once you start implementing the Habit of Ferocity in your
life?


3. How can you contribute more to your family, relationships, yourself, and community
if you can automatize all the preconditions to achieve the impossible?

4. What is the one thing you can do right now to show your commitment to changing
your default setting to be more ferocious in attacking your dreams?

THANK YOU for joining Steven Kotler’s Masterclass! 


To take your performance and productivity to the next

level, visit https://go.mindvalley.com/thof for info on
Steven’s remarkable program on implementing The Habit
of Ferocity in your life.

But do not sign up for the program until February 18 - 24.

At the end of the Masterclass the price will be reduced as a
gift for attendees who participated in the Masterclass.

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6. TESTIMONIALS

“[...] Kotler is more than just a brilliant writer—he’s

the guy you want to have a transcendental
conversation with. […]!”

~Jason Silva
Futurist, Host of National Geographic’s Brain Games

“[...] Flow is rooted in the brain, and Kotler does a good

job of explaining that science.”

~ The Washington Post

“It’s difficult to think of a writer more invigorating and

tuned-in than Kotler. [...]

~ Howard Bloom
Neuroscientist, Author of the Lucifer Principle and
Global Brain

“Kotler is a generous and wise tour guide...He’s a

gifted journalist, and his enthusiasm for his subjects
is infectious.”

~ Re/Code

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"Bold is a visionary roadmap for people who believe
they can change the world - and offers invaluable
advice about bringing together the partners and
technologies to help them do it."

~Bill Clinton,
42nd U.S. President

"Diamandis and Kotler do a masterful job of

explaining why we are at the start of a new era of
radically increasing standards of living throughout
the world. Abundance is essential reading for anyone
looking for a better tomorrow."

~Elon Musk,
Founder of SpaceX and Tesla

"Abundance provides proof that the proper

combination of technology, people and capital can
meet any grand challenge."

~Sir Richard Branson,

Chairman of the Virgin Group

"Diamandis and Kotler challenge us all to solve

humanity’s grand challenges. Innovative small teams
are now empowered to accomplish what only
governments and large corporations could once
achieve. The result is nothing less than the most
transformative and thrilling period in human history."

~ Timothy Ferriss,
Investor and #1 NY Times Bestselling Author of
The 4-Hour Workweek

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 “At a moment when our world faces multiple crises
and is awash in pessimism, Abundance redirects the
conversation, spotlighting scientific innovators
working to improve people’s lives around the world.
The result is more than a portrait of brilliant minds –
it’s a reminder of the infinite possibilities for doing
good when we tap into our own empathy and
wisdom.”

~Arianna Huffington,
CEO, Huffington Post

“Stealing Fire is a beautifully written, must-read for

anyone interested in living up to their full potential. A
user-manual for your hacking your brain to drive high
performance.”

~ Peter Diamandis
Founder of the X Prize, Co-Chairman of Singularity
University, Bestselling Author

"The Rise of Superman is a page-turning, game-

changing account of the secrets of ultimate human
performance—a must read for anyone interested in
seriously raising the level of their game."

~ Ray Kurzweil,
Director of Engineering at Google, Author of How to
Create a Mind and The Singularity is Near

To take your performance and productivity

to the next level, visit
https://go.mindvalley.com/thof

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